Batter’s up! Shying away from the traditional baseball theme, Tara of One Stylish Party threw an extra cute curveball with this amazing Vintage Baseball Party for her little slugger’s 3rd birthday! Burlap, houndstooth and hunter green decor create a rustic & masculine vibe, while the ballpark inspired sweet treats round out the bases and bring this party in for a home run!

I am absolutely loving this berry sweetSummer Strawberry Picnic Party by Alicia Johnson & Betsey Hodges of Happy Wish Company! What better way to spend a beautiful, summery day than with a ripe & delicious picnic lunch and “juicy” strawberry cookies? (For more Strawberry Inspired Party Ideas gohere andhere!)

Yo ho, let’s go!Heather Varela fearlessly crafted this Shipwreck Inspired Backyard Pirate Party for her son’s birthday! And as any great captain would say, she couldn’t have done it without her loyal crew (a.k.a her wonderful family!) pitching in to help create all the DIY decor & homemade food. The wooden signs, classic pirate stripes + eye patches and nautical dessert table bunting make this party a true treasure! :)

Make it pink, make it blue… or just make it both! With a little help from the fairy godmothers, Suzanne of Fanciful Eventsbeautifully styled this Magical Sleeping Beauty Party! The creative castle inspired backdrops, paper stained glass windows and sweet “Briar Rose” inspired treats have this enchanting celebration fit to grace the fairest princess!

When it comes to dessert, sometimes you can’t go wrong with tried and true summer classics. Just as their sweetness hits its peak, strawberries are like precious, juicy gems this time of year. Tessa Huffhere, from Style Sweet CA, and I am here today to share how to turn a couple traditional flavors into a sensational little treat. I’ve cooked down some of summer’s ripest berries into the most delicious Strawberry- Vanilla Bean Compote.The compote becomes a surprise filling in this Strawberries and Cream Cupcake Recipe.

Let’s cast off & get ready for some REEL fun with this “Gone Fishing” Birthday Party by Autumn Lynn’s Chocolate Sins! Autumn’s party tackle box is full of creative hooks & lures, making this joint birthday party for her sons quite a catch… (To view more Fishing Themed Party Ideas gohereandhere!)

Oh my goodness, this {Flower Inspired} Pretty Pastel First Birthday Party, dreamed up by Leanne Ambrogio of Sweet Style, gives gorgeous a new meaning! Little Mariette’s big day was celebrated with beautiful pastel desserts, delicate lacy details, pink floral printables and to top it off the birthday girl donned the cutest party outfit ever! ;)

Tonya Coleman here from Soireé Event Design, and I’m back with the “Look for Less” series sharing how you can get a fabulous high-end designer party for less by hiring a professional party planner. That may sound backwards, but believe me, I am breaking down my daughter’s “Kitty-licious” Party to show you exactly how much every single item cost to put this party together AND how you can get an entire party for less while hiring someone else to do it for you!

All over the web are fabulous parties, either real or styled that don’t tell you how much it exactly costs to recreate. Money and budgets are something people rarely want to talk about, but today I’m pulling back the veil and giving you a real look into how much it really costs to put together one of these designer parties.

Let’s breakdown my recent Kitty party I did for my own daughter’s 10th birthday party. Yes, I am a professional party planner and own almost all of the decor used in this party, but if I were the average mom that does not have a warehouse full of party props and supplies, and saw this fabulous party online and wanted to duplicate it, this is the real breakdown of what it would cost to purchase every single item I used.

Welcome aboard this exciting Nautical Baby Shower styled by Christine Zohrabians of Fancy That! Events! The gorgeous calligraphy and cute lifesaver cookies plus the playful, elegant decor were all exquisitely captured by Melody Melikian Photography… and with calm waters and smooth sailing, it was the perfect way to welcome baby Matthew, the newest little member of the crew. ;)

Gorgeous peonies, party ruffles and playful confetti… Bridget’s first birthday has no shortage of pretty pink details! Mommy, Erin Durocher, dreamed up her daughter’s Girly & PINK Ombre First Birthday Party with accents of aqua, crafted photo garland and a brilliant cake by Entirely Sweet!

Maureen Anders, of Anders Ruff, here to share a fabulous Instagram Inspired Insta-Party Birthday Party by Adria Ruff of Anders Ruff! Teens and tweens would “instantly” “like” the creative treats and activities from this Instagram Birthday Party!

As a lover of local farmers markets and summer barbecues, Kiira Turnbow of Eye Heart Pretty Things stole my heart with her Farmer’s Market Inspired Backyard BBQ to celebrate her son Judah’s first birthday! Full of affordable DIY projects and thrifted pieces, this is one of those parties that would be so fun to recreate… and I just have to say, the vibrant florals in vintage cans, paper bag + kraft paper decor and colorful, fresh food looks amazing… I think I know what I’ll be doing this weekend! ;)

This baby shower is fit for a princess! If you want to get a little girly, but keep your baby shower adult- Tiffani Helms of Creative Designs & Events knows the how to ruffle the satin and spread on the pink for a sweet and memorable {Cinderella Inspired} Princess Themed Baby Shower. ;) And with the pink pumpkin carriage cake by Julia From Scratch, glass slippers and baby Beatrix’s first Cinderella book (filled with loving notes), this “royal affair” is the perfect fairytale!

If you’re following the royal news, Kate Middleton and Prince William just welcomed their Little Prince! In celebration, we have a FABULOUS London Inspired Royal Baby Shower to share from Margit of Dot & Dash! A pink and blue palette, tea and snacks, royal crowns and even a family coat of arms was the perfect welcome for this “Little Princess.” :)

When your daughter LOVES horses, there’s no better way to celebrate her birthday than with a cutePink & Teal Horse Themed Birthday Party, at the stable of course! Mommy, Amanda Stamper of Dreamsicle Sisters,planned the sweetest celebration for her daughter, Gracie’s 7th birthday. It sounds like a whirlwind day- the girls painted, met the horses and sang happy birthday with a darling pink cake by Confused Confections!

Play ball! Fearon May DeWeese of Fearon May Events hit it out of the park with this awesome Giants Themed Baseball Birthday Party(inspired by their recent World Series win!) for Jace’s 9th birthday. Creative baseball & bat inspired centerpieces, candy concessions and San Francisco’s very own AT&T Park sign bring this party home, for a big win!

It is sweet to be two! Especially when mommy, Tracy Allen of Sweet Peach Paperie, celebrates your birthday with a Watermelon Picnic! Charming red gingham, eyelet napkins, watercolor printable graphics and more meaningful details all pulled together by a loving family, created a simply sweet birthday afternoon. :)

From the oh so cute “mouse eared” soccer ball treats to the locker room inspired party space, this Blue & Red Mickey Mouse Soccer Party is a GOAL! Mommy Fredrickacalled on Wendy of Green Beansie Inkfor cute paperie,Velvet Bake Shopfor one impressive cake, snapshots of the day from Mandy Lilly Photographyand Mickey of course came to referee the kids soccer game!

Rainbows, gum balls and all things sweet! This RainbowBubblegum Themed Birthday Party by Jo Anne of oh goodie designs is absolutely POPPING with bright & clever ideas! From colorful bubblegum filled dessert trays to the amazing mini gum ball cupcake toppers by Edible Details, this party is so cute I could burst!

Let’s get fringetastic! Today we have another fabulous DIY tutorial from our Royal Baby Shower that involves metallic tissue paper and chevron pattern, so get excited people! These fun Fringe Risers are crafty, affordable and playful… perfect to showcase your favorite desserts or make your centerpieces pop! (more…)

I’m so excited to share this sweet wedding today! Dan is an old friend of mine, and his Traditional & Elegant Vintage Wedding is almost as breathtaking as his new bride, Beth. Bash! A Special Events Firm laced the day with perfect, while Akil Bennett Photographycaptured all the timeless tradition, romantic decor and heartwarming memories. (Read Beths details to below for the wonderful meaning behind all the sophisticated, organic decorations!)

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